Chapter 396 Heavy

As for how to find a breakthrough from Zhao Shuoer, Xiao Xixi looked toward the window, her eyes gradually becoming deeper, as if she was in deep thought. Her fingers tapped the table lightly, making a rhythmic sound, as if she was beating the rhythm for the plan that was gradually taking shape in her mind. However, this plan still had many imperfections, and she needed more information and time to perfect it.

Qin Shu, Wen Yanya and others did not notice Xiao Xixi's contemplation at the moment. Qin Shu was the first to break the silence in the room. She looked at Qin Qixuan with a helpless tone.

"Qixuan, mother knows that this matter is very upsetting to you, but mother still hopes that you can have a good talk with Zhao Shuoer. After all, she is also a girl, and we should not let her suffer any grievances. You must remember that no matter what the final result is, don't do anything that will let down the girl."

Qin Qixuan nodded, but a trace of helplessness and struggle flashed in his eyes. He understood his mother's painstaking efforts, but there was always a hurdle in his heart

that he couldn't get over. Wen Yanya was sitting aside. After hearing what Qin Shu said, although she felt sad, she still nodded with all her might. She knew that Qin Shu was speaking for her and was also considering Qin Qixuan.

Qin Shu seemed to sense Wen Yanya's emotions. She sighed softly and looked at Wen Yanya with feeling. There was a trace of heartache and pity in her eyes, as if she could see through all the pain and struggle in Wen Yanya's heart.

"Yanya, don't worry too much. Qixuan will definitely handle this matter properly, and the Qin family will never let you down." Qin Shu's tone was firm and gentle, making Wen Yanya feel a warm current surge in her heart.

Wen Yanya was moved when she heard Qin Shu's words. She knew that Qin Shu was cheering her up and supporting her. She nodded gratefully, with tears in her eyes.

"Thank you, auntie!" Wen Yanya's voice was a little trembling, but her tone was very firm. She knew that she couldn't be weak, couldn't retreat, and couldn't think too much.

The air in the room seemed to be shrouded by an invisible haze, which seemed heavy and depressing. The lively scene that was filled with discussions before has now become silent, with only the subtle emotions flowing between a few people.

Helian Shi knew that he was not a member of the Qin family after all, so in the previous discussions, he was more of a listener than a participant.

He didn't say much, but every word made sense.

However, at this moment, the Qin family's mood was obviously extremely low. Their faces were full of worry and uneasiness, as if they were suffocated by an invisible mountain. Helian Shi has been friends with them for a long time, so naturally he doesn't want to see them in such pain and struggle. Especially when he saw Qin Shu's locked brows, his heart was full of mixed feelings. He

may not be able to fully understand the Qin family's mood and situation, but he feels that he needs to stand up at this moment.

So, he took a deep breath, straightened his back, and stood up.

"Everyone, today is the Lantern Festival, a day of reunion and celebration." Helian Shi's voice echoed in the room, with a hint of firmness and tenderness, "We should not let this matter affect everyone's mood. Although this matter is difficult, there are always more solutions than difficulties."

He paused, looked at everyone present, and continued.

"Tomorrow, I will accompany Qixuan to talk to Zhao Shuo'er and have a good talk with her. I don't think he is that unreasonable..." After

Helian Shi finished speaking, the haze that had originally shrouded the faces of the Qin family seemed to be quietly blown away by a breeze. Their faces gradually relaxed and regained some calmness.

Qin Shu looked at Helian Shi, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She had declined Helian Shi's kindness several times, but she had never expected that under such circumstances, he would still be so generous to lend a helping hand and solve the difficult problems for her and the Qin family. This kind of mind and demeanor made her feel a little guilty and complicated in addition to admiration.

Helian Shi seemed to feel Qin Shu's gaze, his eyes flickered slightly, and he seemed a little uncomfortable. The face that was usually strong and cold, at this moment, was rarely flushed with a faint blush, as if it was gently dyed red by the afterglow of the setting sun.

Fang Qinghong seemed to have become a bystander in this scene. He sat quietly aside, listening to everyone talking, but never expressed his own opinion. However, when Helian Shi expressed his attitude, he suddenly sneered, breaking the brief peace.

"I think that General Helian should go back to his own mansion to celebrate the Lantern Festival." Fang Qinghong's voice was a bit provocative and dissatisfied, and it was obvious that he was deliberately picking on him.

However, he is Qin Shu's fiancé after all, so although these words are harsh, they are not completely unreasonable.

When the second brother Qin heard this, his brows were immediately locked, and his dissatisfaction was evident in his words. He has always regarded Helian Shi as a benefactor and was very grateful to him. Now that he heard Fang Qinghong say this, he was naturally unhappy.

"General Helian has no family in the capital, so I invited him. General Helian has helped us so much, what's wrong with him spending the Lantern Festival in our house?"

The second brother's tone was a bit questioning and dissatisfied, and it was obvious that he was very unhappy with Fang Qinghong's attitude.

Seeing this, Fang Qinghong raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth, and seemed not to care about the second brother's accusation.

However, Qin Qixuan spoke in time to stop the dispute that was about to break out. He knew that Fang Qinghong had a special identity and it was not appropriate to make a fuss at this time, so he frowned slightly and signaled the second brother not to say anything more.

Although the second brother was dissatisfied, he had to suppress his anger temporarily and said no more when he saw his eldest brother said so.

Helian Shi remained silent all the time, as if all these disputes had nothing to do with him.

Qin Shu also looked at Fang Qinghong calmly. She knew that it was not appropriate to provoke a meaningless dispute at this moment, so she spoke for Helian Shi.

"General Helian is indeed the benefactor of the Qin family. We, the Qin family, will never forget his kindness. Today is just the Lantern Festival, which is a day of reunion and celebration. We should gather together to celebrate the festival. There is no reason to let General Helian leave because of some trivial matters."

Qin Shu's voice flowed like a clear spring, gentle and firm, and every word was full of sincerity and strength.

When Fang Qinghong heard Qin Shu's words, his face suddenly turned blue and white. Seeing Qin Shu also stand up to defend Helian, he also understood Qin Shu's character. Since she had spoken, it represented the attitude of the Qin family.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door, and a eunuch hurriedly walked into the hall of the Qin Mansion, with the seriousness and prudence unique to the royal family on his face.